How NOT to create MP3 music from cassette (Feat. Techmoan)
The 8-Bit Guy・2 minutes read
The narrator purchased a retro boombox with unique features but struggled to get the tape mechanism to work reliably. Despite claims of transferring cassettes to digital format, the boombox recorded at low quality with poor audio and lacked stereo separation.
Insights
- The boombox purchased for $29 had modern features like a USB port and an SD card socket, allowing for cassette transfer to digital format, blending retro aesthetics with contemporary functionality.
- Despite the boombox's claims of high bass and wattage, it exhibited poor audio quality, faulty controls, and a constant humming noise, highlighting the discrepancy between advertised features and actual performance.
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Recent questions
How much did the narrator pay for the retro boombox?
$29
Who did the narrator ask for help in recording the cassette?
Techmoan
What was the quality of the recorded cassette when played on the boombox?
Significantly degraded
What issues did the narrator encounter with the new boombox?
Poor audio quality, faulty volume control, humming sound
How did the narrator secure the boombox and keyboards on the wall?
Regular L brackets with bolts and nuts